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DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson (DK Life Stories)
by Ebony Joy WilkinsIn this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie Hidden Figures.It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the moon--but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, such a feat could not have been possible. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, follow Katherine's remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher, to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
DK Life Stories: Leonardo da Vinci (DK Life Stories)
by Stephen KrenskyDiscover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance...Leonardo was a creative genius who wanted to understand how things worked. This book traces his life, from his birth in a hilltop village near Florence, Italy, through to his work as a painter, sculptor, and engineer. Leonardo made hundreds of drawings and paintings, including the Mona Lisa - probably the most famous painting in the world. Learn how Leonardo made detailed sketches of the human body and designs of parachutes, helicopters, and armored tanks - many years before the technology existed to build them.This new kids' biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.
DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr. (DK Life Stories)
by Laurie CalkhovenIn this kids' biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr., whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world.Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
DK Life Stories: Nelson Mandela (DK Life Stories)
by Stephen KrenskyIn this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa--and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
DK Reader Level 1: Packed With Facts You Need To Read! (DK Readers Level 1)
by DKWhat better way to start your reading journey than with a trip to Iceland? The land of ice and fire awaits! Did you know that Icelandic horses love to run in herds, and that the Blue Lagoon is Iceland&’s most famous hot pool? Discover many more fascinating facts about Iceland in this children&’s early reader book!Reader Level 1 Welcome to Iceland is perfect for kids ages 3-5 who are learning to read and are fascinated by other cultures. Inside, you&’ll find: • Amazing photographs that break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence. • Labeled pictures that build a child&’s experience of reading different non-fiction genres. • Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills. Packed with incredible facts and colorful images, this non-fiction children&’s book provides an ideal balance of words and pictures for first readers. Kids will love learning about this snowy island country from the numerous volcanoes and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights to the incredible and unique Icelandic animals and culture.Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts, this geography book about Iceland is perfect for introducing children to other countries and cultures. It also helps them build general knowledge at the same time as improving literacy level.With engaging topics and fun, interactive pages, this four-level series of children&’s educational books from DK will help build a lifelong love of reading. It covers a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. More titles include Reader Level 1 Welcome to Japan, Reader Level 1 Homes Around the World and Reader Level 2 Hello Hedgehog.
DK Reader Level 1: Welcome to Japan (DK Readers Level 1)
by DKA look at the wonders of Japan and what makes this country and their culture so interesting and unique.Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, DK's Welcome to Japan will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about Japanese calligraphy, the cherry blossom festival, and Mount Fuji. These amazing facts are paired with incredible images of the Japanese landscape, providing an ideal balance of words and images for young learners.Welcome to Japan is a new Level 1 title in the four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read, making these books an ideal starting point for developing a lifelong love of reading.
DK Readers L1: Deadly Dinosaurs (DK Readers Level 1)
by DK Niki ForemanIt's after hours at the museum, but something is stirring. A roar echoes through the corridors — the dinosaurs are alive! Meet a colorful cast of dinosaurs large and small and see what they get up to when no one is watching. With short sentences and simple vocabulary as well as picture dictionary boxes with word labels, Deadly Dinosaurs is perfect for children just beginning to learn to read. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
DK Readers L1: Playful Puppy (DK Readers Level 1)
by Charlotte HicksIn Playful Puppy Holly is given a lively puppy who prefers to chew, play, and explore rather than train. She takes him along to a local show where there are pet prizes are to be won. Will Holly's puppy win a prize? Children ages 5-7 beginning to learn to read will enjoy the simple sentences, word repetition, and picture dictionary boxes to help them with new words. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading.
DK Readers L1: Surprise Puppy (DK Readers Level 1)
by Judith Walker-HodgeJessica and Sam are thrilled to look after a friend's puppy. Is there a bigger surprise to come?Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four.In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Battle at the Castle (DK Readers Level 2)
by Rupert MatthewsThrough the letters of a squire of the knight Sir Edmund Perry, readers are immersed in the life at Oxney Castle in Medieval England. In Battle at the Castle children just beginning to learn to read will experience the excitement of a tournament, the preparations for an attack, and the action of the battle. Will help arrive in time to save the castle under siege? DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
DK Readers L2: Jump To Jupiter (DK Readers Level 2)
by DKDiscover the amazing features of Jupiter with its gaseous clouds and awesome moons. Find out about probes that have been sent there and the scientists' theories about what the information sent back has revealed.Level 2 is for children who have started to read alone, but still need some help. The books have more words than Level 1, slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction, and slightly smaller type. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts and topic-related activities to make and do. The stories are slightly more complex than those in Level 1.
DK Readers L2: Jump To Jupiter (DK Readers Level 2)
by DKDiscover the amazing features of Jupiter with its gaseous clouds and awesome moons. Find out about probes that have been sent there and the scientists' theories about what the information sent back has revealed.Level 2 is for children who have started to read alone, but still need some help. The books have more words than Level 1, slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction, and slightly smaller type. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts and topic-related activities to make and do. The stories are slightly more complex than those in Level 1.
DK Readers L2: Let's Go Riding (DK Readers Level 2)
by Annabel BlackledgeEncourage your child&’s love of reading with this exciting book about horseback riding. Join in the fun as Olivia and her friends embark on their first riding lesson. They&’ll learn how to care for a horse and how to identify the different parts of a horse's anatomy. This information-packed book even includes a list of fascinating facts—like how horses and zebras belong to the same family! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Let's Go Riding (DK Readers Level 2)
by Annabel BlackledgeEncourage your child&’s love of reading with this exciting book about horseback riding. Join in the fun as Olivia and her friends embark on their first riding lesson. They&’ll learn how to care for a horse and how to identify the different parts of a horse's anatomy. This information-packed book even includes a list of fascinating facts—like how horses and zebras belong to the same family! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Space Quest: Mission to Mars (DK Readers Level 2)
by Peter LockFive astronauts and Coconut, a rabbit, embark upon a long-term mission in Space Quest: Mission to Mars to explore the planets of the Solar System in the spacecraft Ramesses. Despite the challenges of surviving colossal dust storms and solar flares, will they be able to complete their mission? Children ages 6-8 starting to read on their own will be drawn into this Level 2 DK Reader Space Quest: Mission to Mars. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Power! (DK Readers Level 2)
by DKDiscover all there is to know about the heroes from the planet Lothal, including Ezra, Hera, and Chopper. © & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD.
DK Readers L2: Story of Columbus (DK Readers Level 2)
by Anita GaneriFind out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Story of Columbus (DK Readers Level 2)
by Anita GaneriFind out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: The Great Migration (DK Readers Level 2)
by Deborah LockThe bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: The Great Migration (DK Readers Level 2)
by Deborah LockThe bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Winking, Blinking, Wiggling & Waggling (DK Readers Level 2)
by Brian MosesCan you flap your ears or wiggle them? Can you see in the dark or in every direction? Read about animals that can.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L2: Winking, Blinking, Wiggling & Waggling (DK Readers Level 2)
by Brian MosesCan you flap your ears or wiggle them? Can you see in the dark or in every direction? Read about animals that can.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L3: African Adventure (DK Readers Level 3)
by Deborah Lock DKExperience the trip of a lifetime on an African safari via Katie's diary. Experience the thrill of joining rangers and seeing wild animals up close. Children able to read on their own will be eager to delve into African Adventure. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
DK Readers L3: And Big Cat Stories (DK Readers Level 3)
by Deborah ChancellorHunter or hunted? How much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers L3: And Big Cat Stories (DK Readers Level 3)
by Deborah ChancellorHunter or hunted? How much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!